There are very few things impossible in themselves; and we do not want means to conquer difficulties so much as application and resolution in the use of means.

We are inconsolable at being deceived by our enemies and being betrayed by our friends, yet we are often content in be being treated like that by our own selves.

A readiness to believe ill of others, before we have duly examined it, is the effect of laziness and pride. We are eager to find aculprit, and loath to give ourselves the trouble of examining the crime.

Almost everyone takes pleasure in repaying trifling obligations, very many feel gratitude for those that are moderate; but there is scarcely anyone who is not ungrateful for those that are weighty.

Most of our faults are more pardonable than the means we use to conceal them.

Fancy sets the value on the gifts of fortune.

Preserving the serious health condition is usually painful.